Assistant Biodiversity Officer
£27,764 - £29,291 per annum 37 Hours per week
Fixed Term Contract 2 Years
Cirencester/Agile
Are you interested in a career in biodiversity and nature recovery?
An exceptional opportunity to join Cotswold District Council as an Assistant Biodiversity Officer. You will assist in providing high quality and robust ecological advice to enhance biodiversity in new developments, whilst assisting in delivering nature recovery, aligned to our climate change and sustainability priorities.
About the role…
As an Assistant Biodiversity Officer, you will be collaborating with landowners, developers, the voluntary sector and other partners to protect and enhance the unique natural environment of the Cotswolds.
This post could be a great start on a biodiversity career for a recent graduate with a biodiversity-related degree and enthusiasm for the subject. There will be opportunities to increase your skills and expertise.
Main areas of work:
* Assisting in the provision of biodiversity advice at all stages of the planning application process, working in partnership with Planning Officer colleagues, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and the local community.
* Encouraging high standards of biodiversity design in new development, including the protection and management of existing biodiversity, the creation of new habitats and green infrastructure and the delivery of biodiversity net gain.
* Assisting in supporting enforcement and prosecution work with regard to any illegal or unauthorised work that affect biodiversity.
You will need:
* Relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent or BTEC, HND,HNC,NVQ level 4/5
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent to grade C/4 or higher
* Some experience of working in a paid or voluntary nature conservation related role
* Knowledge, understanding and experience of biodiversity and nature recovery, preferably including those relevant to the planning system, relevant legislation, designated sites, biodiversity net gain, protected species and biodiversity surveys and assessments
* Experience of working flexibly as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders and working independently
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
* This post is designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What can we do for you:
* Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
* Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
* 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
* In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
* Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
* Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cotswold District Council.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
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